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tuning peg

noun

: a wooden piece in a musical instrument (such as a violin) that is turned to tighten or loosen a string

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“Tuning peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuning%20peg. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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